“Oh no, sir; the lady was hurried off and I don’t suppose that we shall hear much more about the affair, as people of that sort like to hush up accidents that would drag their names into the newspapers.”
“Very well, then, Warner, give me a look up soon again. I should like to have another chat with you.”
“I know, sir, that the lady would have liked to have heard more about the gentleman who rescued her, as she asked me who you were and when you were going to make another experiment. Of course I said nothing on that subject.”
“Ah! Her friend ought to have saved her. I’ve met him several times before to-day. I suppose you don’t know who he is?”
“I do not, sir, but he looked as if your prompt plunge made him feel ashamed of himself.”
“He has been hanging about here to catch sight of Miss Chain or of me.”
“It’s my humble opinion, sir, that we shall see him again before long, and that little man as well.”
“Look sharp after them then, Warner!”
“I’ll do my best, sir, but I am not a trained detective like Hawksworth whom you know.”
“Do I? I was not aware that I knew anyone of that name.”